On the morning of Friday, Oct. 10, a U.S.-drafted ceasefire agreement went into effect between Israel and Hamas, a step towards a peace agreement that would permanently end the more than two-years-long war. The agreement will see the Israeli military begin to withdraw from Gaza and release all Palestinian prisoners, with Hamas releasing their remaining…
Perry World House and the Center for the Study of Contemporary China hosted a policy roundtable event about the evolving state of relations between the United States, China, and Taiwan. The event, hosted Oct. 3 at the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, was moderated by University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professor Jacques…
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Satoshi Ezoe — the Japanese senior assistant minister for global health and welfare and one of Perry World House’s 2025-2026 distinguished visiting fellows — to discuss geopolitical health issues and his recent career engagements. In his role as a distinguished visiting fellow, Ezoe engages with students, staff, faculty, and…
Michael Weisberg, a distinguished professor of philosophy, has been appointed to lead the continued implementation of recommendations from the Task Force on Antisemitism and the Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community.
The Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations is delighted to announce the selection of its second class of undergraduate student fellows, made up of ten outstanding students at the University of Pennsylvania. Student Fellows are an integral part of the Project community, benefiting from informal interactions with leading scholars and other experts on U.S.-China…
Penn Washington is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Klein has joined its leadership team as the inaugural Director of Domestic Policy Programs. “We are excited to have Liz join our Penn Washington leadership team as the first domestic policy programs director,” said Celeste Wallander, the Executive Director of Penn Washington. “Liz brings a wealth of…
Penn Global is delighted to launch our 2025-2026 Call for Proposals for Research and Engagement Grants. Consistent with years past, Penn Global annually welcomes applications from eligible Penn community members for Research and Engagement Grants to support activities that focus on issues, trends, or topics related to areas primarily outside of the United States which may be national, regional,…
On Tuesday, professors across multiple Penn schools co-sponsored a discussion at the Perry World House on the future of global public health with Japanese Senior Assistant Minister for Global Health, Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare Satoshi Ezoe. The Sept. 30 event featured an introduction by professor and Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing Antonia…
Penn’s International Scholar and Student Services issued guidance on Tuesday outlining the potential effects of the current federal government shutdown on immigration resources, visa applications, and overseas travel. The United States government has been shut down since Oct. 1 after Congress missed the deadline to approve a funding deal. The shutdown, according to a Sept.…
Marking the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Perry World House hosted two major conversations at the margins of the UN General Assembly and Climate Week. They explored the legacy of this treaty and the evolving challenges shaping the future of climate action. Led by the Penn International Climate Observatory (PICO), an expert discussion focused on The…